Manager, Manufacturing Facilities Planning and Management

L3HHCM20•Wilmington, MA

33d•$110,500 - $205,000

About The Position

The L3Harris Space Superiority/Imaging Division site in Wilmington, MA designs and produces space‑based optical telescopes for small satellites. We build advanced optical systems for commercial and government customers, including NASA. Notably, this site designed and built the telescope for NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft, which captured the first close‑up images of Pluto and several outer moons (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/images/index.html). There are many other interesting missions that this business has supported and continues supporting! The Imaging-Wilmington, MA is currently looking for a creative, problem-solving leader to: Partner closely with Manufacturing and Programs to develop and implement facility strategies that enable program success and meet evolving customer needs. Plan strategically for future manufacturing and facilities capacity in a business that has grown 4x in revenue in the last 5 years. Lead and develop a facilities team of four, overseeing day‑to‑day site operations and performance. A successful candidate must be able to: Think of long-term, effectively planning facilities and factory layout on a three‑year horizon. Balance strategic and tactical priorities across facilities management and manufacturing planning. Coordinate cross‑functionally (Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Program Management, etc.) on program facilities plans central to the business. Lead in a matrixed environment, influencing diverse internal customers and stakeholders. Transform the facilities function, improving efficiency and internal customer satisfaction through process improvement and waste elimination. Coordinate all facilities activities across the three leased buildings that support the business. Meet and manage budgets for facilities‑related costs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Collaboration and influence skills suited to a matrixed environment; able to manage conflict and build alignment across functions.
Executive engagement; able to make recommendations to site leadership on activities/equipment, with well‑supported solutions.
Experience with Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) processes and guidelines.
Lean and Six Sigma knowledge (e.g., 5S, value stream mapping, Kaizen, process control)
Working knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn, local code compliance, OSHA, and related regulations. Experience coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies for permits and approvals.
Familiarity with industrial safety, accident investigation and prevention, and relevant regulations (OSHA, DEP, EPA, NFPA, local/state/federal).
Familiarity with Corporate Real Estate transactions.
OSHA electrical safety program implementation and management experience is a plus Demonstrated management/leadership experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities Planning/Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Project/Program Management, and/or Construction Management.

Responsibilities

Manage facilities for the three Wilmington, MA buildings (totaling 140,000 sq. ft.) across interior design, space planning, construction management, and facilities operations.
Lead quarterly (or more frequent) reviews with Manufacturing Program Leadership to establish facility specifications and plans. Proactively align manufacturing and facility planning from proposal through delivery, leading cross‑functional teams to optimize space for development and production programs by
Identifying required square footage, specific areas, and schedules for those spaces.
Defining fit‑up needs (utilities, environmental, tooling, flow) to meet program manufacturing goals.
Enabling efficient execution of transformation plans as manufacturing spaces transition between programs.
Using data to surface conflicts, communicating across programs and up to senior leadership when facility constraints exist.
Lead with a Safety and Quality‑first mindset, jointly responsible with other managers for security and EH&S standards across the site.
Develop and implement visual management tools, and improve facilities processes and systems to enhance predictability and performance.
Own facilities capital planning, including annual CAPEX planning, tracking, and execution for the site.
Drive 5S and Lean practices throughout shared areas (halls, conference rooms, kitchens) and facilities‑owned spaces (storage, tool rooms).
Develop and maintain metrics to foster a culture of data‑driven decision-making; create actionable insights and drive improvement using Root Cause Analysis.
Ensure compliance with building codes, guidelines, and regulations; oversee contractor work and vendor performance.
Lead real estate planning and expansion activities across the leased footprint.